No! If you do this you risk serious injury. The contrast in the heat will cause the oil to expand too quickly and displace as will the water meaning you will covered in burning oil. Many injuries are cause during the holiday season by people attempting to fry frozen foods. Don't try it. Defrost first.
To deep fry a turkey safely and deliciously, follow these steps: Thaw the turkey completely and pat it dry. Choose a safe location outdoors to fry the turkey, away from any structures. Use a turkey fryer with a thermometer to monitor the oil temperature. Heat the oil to 350F and carefully lower the turkey into the fryer. Fry the turkey for about 3-4 minutes per pound. Remove the turkey and let it rest before carving. Enjoy your delicious deep-fried turkey!
The recommended temperature to fry a turkey safely is 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
The recommended turkey fry temperature for safely cooking a Thanksgiving turkey is 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
It takes about an hour to deep fry an 18 lb turkey!!
The short answer: Use a fryer built for it and make sure to follow all safety guidelines. I found this article that gives more info: http://www.farmers-cares.com/ten-steps-to-safely-deep-fry-a-turkey
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Deep fry it.
The recommended temperature for deep frying a turkey is 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
how long do you deep fry a 5 pound pork tenderloin
You have to thaw the turkey. If you didn't, the outside would be burned black before the center was cooked.
You can probably buy a deep fried turkey at a local grocery store such as Walmart in Richmond, VA. Walmart also has turkey fryers that one can purchase to fry your own turkey.
Turkeys are relatively quick to fry, so a turkey should not weigh anymore than 12 pounds. It will take 3-5 minutes per pound to cook.